About Damian Youell

Articles by Damian Youell – Senior Mortgage Broker Damian Youell is the Senior Mortgage Broker at NeedingAdvice.co.uk, helping clients across the UK with clear, down-to-earth mortgage advice. He has experience with first-time buyers, remortgages, buy to let landlords and more complex cases that don’t always fit high street criteria. On this page you’ll find Damian’s articles, guides and FAQs. His aim is to explain mortgage options in plain English, so you can understand how lenders think, what documents you need and what to expect at each stage of the process. If you’re unsure which route is right for you, reading Damian’s guides is a good starting point before you get personalised advice based on your own circumstances.

Mortgage with Concessionary Purchase: How does it work in the UK in 2026?

By |2026-01-22T16:31:42+00:00January 22, 2026|Mortgage Process, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, Property Types, Purchase Mortgages|

A mortgage with Concessionary Purchase is used when you buy a home for less than it is worth, usually from a family member or landlord. The [...]

Joint Mortgage with Siblings (UK): How It Works, Pros, Cons & Key Risks

By |2026-01-19T11:51:13+00:00January 18, 2026|Financial Advice, Knowledge Mortgages|

Yes, you can get a joint mortgage with siblings in the UK. Lenders assess you like any joint application: combined affordability, credit history, deposit, and age/term limits. [...]

Refurb mortgage: what is it, and can you get one in the United Kingdom in 2026?

By |2026-01-19T11:49:14+00:00January 16, 2026|Bridging Loan, Buy to Let Mortgages, Knowledge Mortgages, Mortgages, Property Types, Remortgages|

A refurb mortgage is a mortgage used when a home needs refurbishment works before it feels finished or ready to rent. The lender checks [...]

Mortgages for Gen Z: How can Gen Z get a UK mortgage in 2026?

By |2026-01-14T17:52:59+00:00January 14, 2026|Buy to Let Mortgages, First Time Buyer Mortgages, Income Types, Knowledge Mortgages, Mortgages|

Owning a home remains a key financial goal for many people and Generation Z is no different. However getting a UK mortgage in 2026 [...]

Influencer mortgages: how do mortgages for influencers work in the UK in 2026?

By |2026-01-12T16:24:18+00:00January 9, 2026|Buy to Let Mortgages, First Time Buyer Mortgages, Income Types, Knowledge Mortgages, Mortgages|

Influencer mortgages (mortgages for influencers) are not a special product. They are normal UK mortgages where the key challenge is proving income that can change [...]

Mortgage on a Spouse Visa UK: Eligibility, Deposit & Lender Criteria (2026)

By |2026-01-27T13:33:48+00:00January 7, 2026|Knowledge Mortgages, Mortgage Process, Mortgages for Different Occupations / Income Types, Non Standard Residency Mortgages|

Yes, you can get a UK mortgage on a spouse/partner visa. Lenders typically focus on your visa time remaining, deposit size (LTV), UK income evidence and your UK credit footprint, as well as whether you are applying jointly with a British or settled partner. This guide explains the key requirements, documents you will usually need, typical timelines, and practical steps to improve approval chances.

Will taking Ozempic affect your mortgage and protection application?

By |2026-01-06T09:44:49+00:00January 5, 2026|Personal Protection, Personal Protection Knowledge, Personal Protection Tools|

If you take Ozempic, you can still apply for a mortgage and you can still arrange protection. The key is passing lender affordability checks [...]

Can I get an adverse credit buy to let mortgage?

By |2026-01-06T13:15:12+00:00December 21, 2025|Adverse Credit, Buy to Let Mortgages, Credit Problem Mortgages, Credit Score, Investment BTL Mortgages, Knowledge Mortgages|

Over the years, we have recieved many queries from the people asking for BTL mortgage but the problem is the bad or adverse credit [...]

How does applying for probate affect getting a mortgage in the United Kingdom?

By |2025-12-16T10:14:17+00:00December 12, 2025|Mortgage Rates, Mortgages|

When you are applying for probate, mortgage lenders mainly want two things: legal clarity (who can sign and sell or transfer the property) and timing clarity (when the transaction [...]

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